Christine

Name: Christine
Genre: Biography, Drama
Released: October 14, 2016
Duration: 119 min
Rating: 72

2016

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Orchard, The | Release Date: October 14, 2016 | Not Rated

Summary: Christine (Rebecca Hall), always the smartest person in the room at her local Sarasota, Florida news station, feels like she is destined for bigger things and is relentless in her pursuit of an on-air position in a larger market. As an aspiring newswoman with an eye for nuance and an interest in social justice, she finds herself constantlyChristine (Rebecca Hall), always the smartest person in the room at her local Sarasota, Florida news station, feels like she is destined for bigger things and is relentless in her pursuit of an on-air position in a larger market. As an aspiring newswoman with an eye for nuance and an interest in social justice, she finds herself constantly butting heads with her boss (Tracy Letts), who pushes for juicier stories that will drive up ratings. Plagued by self-doubt and a tumultuous home life, Christine’s diminishing hope begins to rise when an on-air co-worker (Michael C. Hall) initiates a friendship which ultimately becomes yet another unrequited love. Disillusioned as her world continues to close in on her, Christine takes a dark and surprising turn. [The Orchard]… Expand

Director: Antonio Campos

Genre(s): Biography, Drama

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 119 min

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Tim Grierson

Jan 26, 2016

A magnificent performance from Rebecca Hall is Christine’s clear highlight, but the entire ensemble shines in this stripped-down but deeply sympathetic drama. Read full review

Guy Lodge

Jan 26, 2016

Far from the austere death march it might threaten to be on paper, this is a thrumming, heartsore, sometimes viciously funny character study, sensitive both to the singularities of Chubbuck’s psychological collapse and the indignities weathered by any woman in a 1970s newsroom. Read full review

Peter Rainer

Oct 14, 2016

It’s to Hall’s credit that, in the end, we see Chubbuck as a victim of no one so much as herself. Read full review

IndieWire Eric Kohn

Jan 26, 2016

An expertly crafted noir-like depiction of Chubbuck's descent into psychological duress, Campos' grim character study makes up for an occasionally stifling icy tone with a stunning lead performance by Hall. Read full review

Steve Persall

Nov 10, 2016

Christine is a movie as bleak and withdrawn as its protagonist, with Hall making the most of her best role in years, a slow death spiral that's hard to look away from. Read full review

Justin Gerber

Jan 26, 2016

A subplot and a longer-than-necessary runtime threaten to undercut Hall’s performance, but in the end the movie succeeds as a solid investigation into the day-to-day life of one suffering from depression. Read full review

Matt Brennan

Oct 10, 2016

It largely fails to animate Christine Chubbuck's inner turmoil, focusing instead on broad, blunt externalities. Read full review

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martincm1910

Jan 26, 2017

Rebecca Hall's performance has left me speechless. An incredible actress portraying a disturbed journalist who doesn't understand the world she's living in.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

Thomass

May 27, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow. This is a difficult movie and a great portrayal of this woman and the times. It also raises a lot of issues with the film and film in general. Should there be some cautions given? I saw it just as is and was left at the end with a pretty intense reaction. Recommend getting some background after..which I did.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

Brent_Marchant

Nov 19, 2016

A riveting, albeit troubling portrait of an ambitious but disturbed woman's descent into madness who puts it all on display on live TV. Rebecca Hall gives an Oscar-worthy breakthrough performance in director Antonio Campos's biography of a south Florida television reporter seeking to get herA riveting, albeit troubling portrait of an ambitious but disturbed woman's descent into madness who puts it all on display on live TV. Rebecca Hall gives an Oscar-worthy breakthrough performance in director Antonio Campos's biography of a south Florida television reporter seeking to get her life and career together while wrestling with a host of psychological issues. Not an easy film to watch, but one that's difficult to take your eyes off of -- not unlike the work produced by the protagonist herself.… Expand

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

Benkoko11

Feb 23, 2017

Rebecca Hall gives a career performance in Christine; a true tale investigating the ill-fated anchor's psychological isolation and decay as well as the the challenges facing any woman in a 1970s workspace.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

GinaK

Nov 6, 2016

A depressing film about a depressive with a magnificent performance by Rebecca Hall. The film has a very drab period look, perhaps to mirror Christine’s view of life. You'd think the sun never shines in Sarasota and everything is cramped and confining. The supporting cast is excellent andA depressing film about a depressive with a magnificent performance by Rebecca Hall. The film has a very drab period look, perhaps to mirror Christine’s view of life. You'd think the sun never shines in Sarasota and everything is cramped and confining. The supporting cast is excellent and thoroughly believable, including Michael C. Hall. The film is haunting, so much so that I went online as soon as I got home and looked up the original Christine’s biography, which suggests that the scriptwriter did not provide either much detail or insight into Christine, even though Hall made her live, and I have a feeling I will not forget this film as quickly as I do most of the films I see. I may never forget it.… Expand

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iCronic

Aug 9, 2017

I liked this better than Kate plays Christine because ist an actual film, Rebecca Hall is great. The D would have saved her

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

TVJerry

Nov 11, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not to be confused with the Stephen King movie of the same name from the 80s, this true story took place in the 70s. Rebecca Hall plays the title character, a Florida news reporter who killed herself live on TV. Her performance is subtle, yet rich and deep…it's also the best thing about the film. While she struggles to stand out at her station, she also deals with personal issues that deepen her despair. The actors all do a good job, but many of the scenes play out too long and too slowly, which weakens the movie's momentum. As a result, this is more a dark character study instead of the powerful drama it could have been. It's fun to see the period television technology.… Expand

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